Cracking The Code – Relief For Small Code Companies
Recent amendments to the Takeovers Act 1993 and Takeovers Code will be a welcome relief to many small Code companies. These changes add a threshold below which the Code will…
Papamoa Gas Distribution Sale Leaves Lingering Odour, Leads To Commerce Commission Sanction
It will be well known to most of our clients that when competitors in business engage with each other, whether generally, or specifically in the context of a proposed merger…
Business Purchase – Shares Or Assets?
When looking to buy a business, as a purchaser, one of the key decisions you may find yourself faced with is whether to purchase the shares or assets of the…
Property Law Update – Terminology Keeping Up With The Times
Did you know that from today, the much-anticipated Land Transfer Act 2017 comes into force and replaces the 66-year-old Land Transfer Act 1952? The differences between the old and the…
Have Your Say On The Future Of Tauranga
Tauranga is growing at a pace we have never seen before. This means our city needs to plan for and invest in infrastructure, land supply for housing and development must…
Record-keeping And Wages Under The Microscope – Poor Administration Can Be Costly
A recent Employment Relations Authority case, Labour Inspector v Aulack Enterprises Limited, highlights the importance of ensuring that all employees have compliant employment agreements, that your wage and time records are accurate,…
What Will The New Government Mean For Employment Law
A Labour-led government means we will see a number of changes to the employment law landscape. Some of their policies likely to affect you include: Changes to minimum employment rights…
Stay Sharp August 2017
With the closure of Baywave TECT Acquatic & Leisure Centre this week for urgent seismic remedial work, Hamish Murray’s article on strong rules for weak buildings will interest those involved…
Important Changes To Commercial Contracts – Contract And Commercial Law Act 2017
The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (“CCL Act”) is set to make some practical changes to a wide range of commercial contracts and will come into force on 1…
Recruitment – Be Discerning, Not Discriminatory
A recent story in the NZ Herald highlights a common mistake many employers make when recruiting staff. An advertisement placed by an Auckland vet clinic suggested that the position was…